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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 195.99 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 195.99 and 79.86 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 195.99 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/195.99 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 195.99 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 15,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651.85/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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